© trainspo.comDowner Rail GT42CU ACe
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Overview of the Downer Rail GT42CU ACe
Discover the GT42CU ACe, a powerful diesel locomotive designed for heavy freight operations.
This robust locomotive is built for reliability and efficiency, boasting a top speed of 100 km/h and an impressive 2460 kW of power output.
Operating in Australia with operators like Aurizon and Pacific National, the GT42CU ACe excels on challenging routes, showcasing its sturdy Co'Co' UIC axle configuration and a substantial 120-tonne weight for optimal traction.
Manufactured by Downer Rail between 2007 and 2013, the GT42CU ACe embodies modern locomotive engineering for the Australian rail sector.
Downer Rail GT42CU ACe technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Downer Rail · 2007–2013132 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 2,460 kW3,299 hp | |
| Prime mover | EMD 12N-710G3B-ES2 | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 22 m72 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 120 t264,554 lb |
Operators of the Downer Rail GT42CU ACe
Railway companies that have operated the GT42CU ACe, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Aurizon | Aurizon 4100 | Australia |
| Aurizon | Aurizon ACN | Australia |
| Pacific National | PN 83 | Australia |
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